Swift Wins ACM Entertainer of the Year

Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean win two each […]

Steve Richard — “Toothbrush”

Force MP Entertainment artist Steve Richard is offering “Toothbrush” as his latest single to Country radio. Here’s a sampling of what the tastemakers are saying: “Definitely Steve’s best release to date and quite possibly the catchiest song so far this year!” —Kelly Green 100.9 The Farm/WEIO, Huntingdon, TN “This may be just what a playlist […]

AristoMedia Report Highlights Country Music Overseas

Highlights include a Q&A with CMA CEO Steve Moore, how American acts made an impact at this year’s CMC Rock the Hunter festival in Australia, including headliners Faith Hill and Tim McGraw […]

Tin Pan South: Thursday, March 29

Night three of Tin Pan South energized us to finish out the week strong […]

Online Country Music Merch Store Launches Today

Country Weekly magazine and MusicCityNetworks have announced the launch of an exclusive webstore […]

General Mills, Big Machine and Feeding America Join Forces to Outnumber Hunger

General Mills and Big Machine Label Group’s star-studded roster of artists are teaming up with Feeding America to Outnumber Hunger in a national initiative that helps […]

Kenny Rogers Named HoF’s 2012 Artist-in-Residence

Kenny Rogers will bring his voice, his catalog of hits and the stories behind the music when he takes the Ford Theater stage […]

ACM Weekend Updates

Whoa, nelly, it’s gonna be a crazy busy weekend in Las Vegas for servants of the country music industry […]

The Producer’s Chair Interview With Greg Archilla

Greg Archilla, who has worked with Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, sheds light on the current state of rock […]

CountryBreakout No. 1 Song

Everybody knows the best decisions are made in the aftermath of consuming several adult beverages, right?

Berklee Presents Krauss and the Eagles With Honorary Degrees

Berklee College of Music will present Alison Krauss, the Eagles, and Mulatu Astatke with honorary doctor of music degrees […]

Radio News (3/30/12)

Dierks Bentley presents Felicity Urquhart with CMA International Country Broadcaster Award • Lifenotes: Diane Richey’s father • KVWF’s Ron Allen joins Nashville’s Jack-FM

Weekly Chart Report (3/30/2012)

Luckily for Blake Shelton, programmers have not heeded the advice of his single “Drink On It” […]

Charlie Cook On Air: ACM Weekend

A couple of times a year the Country Music industry celebrates its success with a national audience […]

Universal Music Canada and BMLG Ink Exclusive Label Deal

Under the agreement, UMC will serve as sole Canadian distributor and marketer of BMLG’s roster […]

Tin Pan South: Wednesday, March 28

Reporting for night two of Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival took MusicRow back on the town to Hard Rock Cafe and Belcourt Taps and Tapas […]

Steel Magnolia Signs New Management, Booking Agreements

The duo is also currently nominated for Top Vocal Duo for a third year at the 47th Annual ACM Awards set for Sunday, April 1 […]

John Oates Recruits Nashville’s Finest For Aspen Songwriters Festival

Among the acts flying high in the Rockies were Sam Bush, The Blue Sky Riders and Angel Snow […]

Photo Roundup (3/29/12)

Rascal Flatts • Craig Campbell • JT Harding

MusicRowPics: Mark Wayne Glasmire Artist Visit

Yesterday (3/28), Traceway Records artist Mark Wayne Glasmire stopped by MusicRow headquarters, visiting with the staff before […]

AMA to Present “Big Easy Express” During NaFF

Big Easy Express, directed by Emmett Malloy, follows L.A.’s Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Nashville’s Old Crow Medicine Show, and London’s Mumford & Sons […]

Billboard Names New Editor

Following major exits of Billboard magazine’s editorial staff earlier this year, Joe Levy has officially been named the publication’s Editor […]

Bluegrass Legend Earl Scruggs Passes

When asked about the banjo pioneer’s career, most who knew him site his kindness first and his musical achievements second […]

Randy Houser Signs Global Publishing Deal with EMI

EMI Music Publishing has signed a long-term worldwide publishing agreement with singer, songwriter Randy Houser. Houser’s self-penned hit singles include […]

Currington Earns Gold, Lines Up TV Appearances

Billy Currington’s fourth studio album Enjoy Yourself, has been certified Gold […]

Chesney Reveals Album Details, ACM Performance

Kenny Chesney recently revealed the title and cover art for his new album, Welcome To The Fishbowl. The album will be out […]

No. 1 Party: Chris Young’s “You”

RCA recording artist Chris Young and songwriter Luke Laird celebrated their recent co-written No. 1 hit “You” during a party held in the CMA Atrium […]

Tin Pan South: Tuesday, March 27

The first evening of showcases for the 20th annual Tin Pan South songwriters festival kicked off yesterday (3/27) in Nashville […]

Jana Kramer Sets Release Date

MusicRow Feb/Mar covergirl, Jana Kramer, has announced the release date of her upcoming self-titled debut album for Elektra Nashville […]

Brad Paisley Establishes Scholarship for Curb College Students

Belmont University alumnus Brad Paisley recently established an endowed scholarship at his alma mater. The Brad Paisley Endowed Scholarship will provide […]

Nancy Cardwell Named Interim IBMA Executive Director

Nancy Cardwell has been named Interim Executive Director of the International Bluegrass Music Association […]

ole Signs Dave Turnbull

ole has signed Dave Turnbull and acquired his song catalog, which includes three 2011 No. 1 hits […]

Photo: Wild Cub Wins Round Two of Road To Bonnaroo

BMI, Mercy Lounge, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, and the Nashville Scene hosted the second round of Road to Bonnaroo 2012 […]

The Weekly Register: Digital Albums Rising

Like some kind of rare sales equinox we have an unusual synchronicity this week.Country and all-genre YTD album sales are each exactly .1% ahead of last year. […]

Americana Music Festival Submissions Due

The 2012 Americana Music Festival is set for Sept. 12-15 at various Nashville venues […]

Nashville Shines at T.J. Martell Honors Gala

The fourth annual T.J. Martell Honors Gala was held at the Hutton Hotel this past week, raising over $400,000 for 11 top U.S. cancer research hospitals […]

ACM Awards: McBride and Monahan’s Wedding Duet, Plus More Performers Added

The Academy of Country Music has announced that Martina McBride, along with Train frontman Pat Monahan, will perform her new single […]

DISClaimer Single Reviews (3/28/12)

Sometimes less is more. And sometimes you have to vote for class rather than flash […]

Jagermeister Partners with Randy Houser for Tour

Jagermeister Herbal Liqueur has announced the Jagermeister Presents Tour featuring country music singer/songwriter Randy Houser […]

New YouTube Revenue Streams for Publishers

Since 2005, YouTube has provided a platform for users to upload audiovisual content around the world […]

McGraw Returns to the U.S. For Series of Appearances

Tim McGraw and wife Faith Hill recently returned to the U.S. from their first Australian tour […]

Aaron Lewis Reveals Album Details

The Staind frontman turned solo country artist will release his new album The Road on June 26 via R&J Records […]

Michelle Obama To Present Taylor Swift With The Big Help Award

First Lady Michelle Obama will be appearing on Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards for the first time to present Taylor Swift with this year’s The Big Help Award […]

Montgomery Gentry Gears Up For TV Appearances

Stops include the Price Is Right and CBS This Morning […]

RIAA Touts First Sales Uptick Since 2004

Uplifting sales news arrived this week from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The trade organization reports that for the first time since 2004, U.S. music sales are …[…]

Sugarland to Visit Dancing With the Stars

Grammy-winning duo Sugarland will get some toes tapping tonight (3/27) when it performs on the results show […]

McCreery to Perform on “Idol”

Scotty McCreery will return to American Idol this Thursday, March 29 […]

Love and Theft Planning RCA Records Release

ACM Vocal Duo of the Year nominee Love and Theft, will release its new album […]

Leadership Music Applications Due

The deadline to apply for the 2013 class of Leadership Music is quickly approaching […]

Longtime Opry Background Vocalist Carol Lee Retires

Carol Lee Cooper marked the end of her career with the venerable show on Saturday night […]